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While guidewires[1] are a key tool used by all interventionalists in the cath lab, most operators do not have a deep understanding of the basic technologies or definitions used for these devices. 

“Many operators dont have an in-depth knowledge of the engineering aspects of wire technology and rely on the wires used by their attending a while in training. Most have no idea about the technology, devices or the materials used,” said Dimitri Karmpaliotis, M.D.[2], Ph.D., FACC, assistant professor of medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, director of CTO, complex and high risk angioplasty, CIVT/NYPH. He is considered one of the top experts in guide wire technology. “Some interventionalists dont have a sound understanding of core material or how different components change the characteristics of the wire. For this reason, they are usually using just one wire for all their c...